New Construction

Building out space for an addition? Planning a new construction project? We’ll help you identify opportunities to incorporate energy efficiency into the design, construction and operation of your project, so you’ll be saving energy and money from day one in your new space. The program incentivizes equipment used in advanced design and construction techniques that reduce energy use for heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting.

Financial incentives offered by EmPOWER Maryland can cover up to 75% of the cost difference between standard- and high-efficiency measures for new construction projects, additions and major renovations that are still in the early design phase.

Not sure where to begin? Take advantage of our Technical Support Services to discover ways to help you save energy.

If you’re building out space for an addition or planning a new construction project, let’s talk. We’ll help you identify opportunities to incorporate energy efficiency into the design, construction and operation of your project, so you’ll be saving energy and money from day one in your new space.

New Construction Performance Lighting

We offer financial incentives for new construction and major renovation projects that use energy-efficient lighting. Learn more.

Why You Should Participate

Prioritizing energy efficiency in new construction projects yields a variety of benefits, as does involving BGE early in the design phase.

• Engage in early brainstorming sessions to incorporate maximum energy efficiency into the design of your facility.
• Maximize energy savings potential by examining the building as an integrated system.
• Identify cost-effective design alternatives prior to final design to save energy.
• Design additional energy efficiency into your green building project when pursuing LEED.
• Get rebates of up to 75% of the incremental cost of installing the energy efficiency measures for Whole Building Performance.
• Improve comfort, health and productivity for building occupants.